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altibaby

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The Pacific has a thinner layer of pelagic sediments than the Atlantic due to fewer rivers and an
  increase in trenches. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



Question 2

Neritic sediments are mainly comprised of biogenous sediments due to the proximity to the continental
  shelf. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



akemokai

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
The Atlantic has a thicker layer of pelagic sediments than the Pacific for a couple of reasons. First,
there are more rivers that feed sediment into the ocean. Also, the Atlantic has a smaller area than the
Pacific. The Pacific has more topography and trenches for sediments to become trapped in. The
topography allows less sediment to reach deep pelagic depths. Information can be found in the section
Pelagic Sediments Vary in Composition and Thickness.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Neritic sediments are mostly composed of terrigenous sediments. The biogenous sediments are finer
and get transported to the deep ocean floors. Information can be found in the section Sediments May be
Classified by Source



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altibaby

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Reply #2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 22, 2018
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